New York State Contract Reporter #2137060

Biological Monitoring Services for Oyster Restoration – Living Breakwaters Project, Staten Island

This opportunity seeks specialized biological monitoring services for the Living Breakwaters Project in Tottenville, Staten Island, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), Office of Resilient Homes and Communities (RHC) - Scope of Work: - Five-year contract (2027–2031) for biological monitoring of oyster implementation - Monitoring of approximately 30 million oyster spats on 4,494 seeded ECOncrete disks and in-situ trials - Annual assessments of oyster growth, mortality, recruitment, reproduction, and disease (MSX & Dermo) - Epibenthic community surveys and estuarine community utilization studies - Preparation of finalized sampling plans, annual monitoring reports, and specialized laboratory analyses (years 3 and 5) - Adaptive management recommendations based on monitoring results - Notable Requirements: - Scientific diving and vessel operator certifications required - Strong emphasis on business participation goals: 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), 15% Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and 15% Women Business Enterprises (WBE) - Compliance with permits from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, US Army Corps of Engineers, and NYS Department of State - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified firms with expertise in marine biology, environmental monitoring, and laboratory services

Description

This RFP issued by the New York State Homes & Community Renewal Department seeks proposals for biological monitoring services related to oyster implementation for the Living Breakwaters Project located in Tottenville, Staten Island, NY. The contract term is five years from 2027 to 2031. The scope includes monitoring oyster growth, mortality, recruitment, reproduction, disease, and estuarine community utilization as detailed in the monitoring and adaptive management plan. The procurement includes goals for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and minority/women-owned business enterprises.

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